Crutches

At Loja Ortopédica, we offer a diverse range of crutches and walking sticks to improve mobility and provide maximum comfort, whether for injury recovery or everyday support. 

Crutches: The Ideal Support for Your Recovery

Crutches are essential accessories for those who need support during the recovery process from an injury or surgery, offering stability. At Loja Ortopédica we have several options, from crutches for children to folding and adjustable models.

How to Adjust Crutches and Use Them Correctly

To ensure the effectiveness and comfort of using crutches, it is essential to know how to adjust crutches properly. The height of the crutches should be adjusted so that the elbows are slightly bent when the feet touch the ground. In addition, knowing how to use crutches correctly is crucial to preventing further injuries and ensuring a safe and stable gait.

Who can Benefit from Using Crutches or Canes?

• Recovering from injuries or surgeries: Individuals who are recovering from injuries or surgical interventions on the lower limbs, especially when it is necessary to avoid putting all or part of the weight on the affected area. Crutches or crutches help relieve pressure and facilitate the rehabilitation process.
• Physical disability or changes in gait: Those who are physically disabled or face changes in the way they walk due to conditions in the lower limbs, such as joint or neurological problems, can use these devices to improve stability and facilitate locomotion.
• Elderly people with walking difficulties: Elderly people, whether due to temporary problems or permanent conditions that affect walking, can use crutches or crutches to ensure greater safety when walking, providing extra support and preventing falls.
• Use of lower limb prostheses: People who use prostheses to replace lower limbs can turn to crutches or crutches for additional support, aiding their gait and promoting greater balance when walking.
• Chronic conditions: People with chronic conditions that affect mobility, such as arthritis, osteoporosis or degenerative muscle diseases, can use crutches to relieve pressure on joints and improve mobility.